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October 2012

What's On > Programme > Talks 2012/2013

BARKING AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Founded 1934

Thurrock:
an unusual and strange History

Illustrated talk by
Jonathan Catton
Monday 1st October 2012

Meetings held at 7.45pm
Harp House, 16 Helmore Road (off Goodey Road),
Barking IG11 9PH
62 bus stops nearby. It is a short walk from Upney Station
Free to Members. £1.50 to non-members
email: barkinghistorical@hotmail.com
or telephone 020 8597 7210